Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Coordinator

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University’s residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is currently recruiting for a Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Coordinator to join the team at our Daytona Beach Campus. The coordinator will provide administrative and logistics support to the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (PAE) division.

The coordinator will work with multiple departments within the division providing administrative, clerical, and logistical support in key areas – stewardship, annual giving, and grant applications.

The coordinator is a strategic thinker, with excellent time management skills, who can manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.  The ideal candidate will have a strong customer service mindset and a commitment to being a team player.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Become proficient in and manage our email gift acknowledgement process through programs including Thankview .and A nthology .  Responsibilities will include scheduling and supervising the Stewardship student workers, covering their tasks during extended absences, and ensuring quality control in acknowledgements.
• Assist the Annual Giving department by proofreading Annual Giving solicitation material, helping as needed with crowdfunding projects, and coordinating email solicitations through Anthology .
• Provide support to division stewardship and campaign events for groups including the Legacy Society, Giving Circles, and Philanthropic Organizations.  Support events such as Homecoming and Faculty/Staff Campaign Breakfast.
• Support the fundraisers and our Communications team with the tracking of grant applications, Create and maintain a calendar of grant submission deadlines as well as a record of submissions and awards. Research available grants and criteria for submission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, Associates or specialized training is preferred
• At least one year of administrative support experience
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Copy writing / editing / proofreading experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Strong MS Office skills, familiarity with Adobe products